English · Travel & Places
neighborhood
/ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/
[/ˈneɪ.bər.hʊd/]
local part of town
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A district or area of a town where people live, and the people who live there.
Example
They moved into a friendly neighborhood where children played safely on the quiet streets.
They moved into a friendly neighborhood where children played safely on the quiet streets.
Etymology
From 'neighbor' (Old English 'neahgebur', a nearby dweller) plus '-hood'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in discussions of community and city life.